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03/12/2025

Cable News - Dec 2, 2025 (Tue)

Top stories:
- Chief Executive John Lee orders an independent committee to review the Tai Po fire, demands accountability and vows systemic reforms.
- Death toll from the Wang F*k Court fire rises to 156, and families hold rituals and memorials on the seventh day after the tragedy.
- And government says the LegCo election will go ahead as planned, citing the need for a functioning lawmaking body after the fire.

02/12/2025

The death toll from the Tai Po estate fire has risen to 156, with 30 people still unaccounted for.

On the seventh day after the deadly blaze, families of the victims held memorial ceremonies.

Meanwhile, authorities will arrange for residents of the unaffected Wang Chi House to return home briefly to collect important personal effects.

02/12/2025

Chief Executive John Lee has ordered to set up an independent committee chaired by a judge to review the cause of the deadly blaze in Tai Po, and pledged to reform the supervisory regime as he admitted shortcomings in the current system.

02/12/2025

The city leader confirmed that the Legislative Council election will proceed as scheduled this Sunday, stressing a functioning legislature is crucial in addressing the city's needs in the wake of a deadly fire.

Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Eric Chan pledged that relief efforts for fire victims will not be slowed down, nor will they delay the upcoming elections, asserting that both critical tasks must proceed "on dual tracks."

02/12/2025

More than 230 Filipino and Indonesian domestic helpers have been affected by the devastating Tai Po fire, including 10 who died and dozens others still missing.

In addition to statutory compensation, they will receive financial relief from the Hong Kong government via their respective consulates.

02/12/2025

Cable News - Dec 1, 2025 (Mon)

Top stories:

- More human remains are found in the Tai Po fire wreckage, including some reduced into ashes, while dozens are still missing.
- Authorities find subpar protective nets in Wang F*k Court scaffolding that failed fire-retardant tests.
- And classes at schools affected by the fire are gradually resuming, with some moving to other campuses or adopting online teaching.

01/12/2025

Classes have gradually resumed in part of the schools affected by the fire. Some reopened with psychological counselling for students, while those remaining closed have to send their students to other schools for classes.

01/12/2025

In a critical update on the fire, investigations have uncovered that substandard and highly flammable protective netting was used and mixed with fire-resistant ones installed on scaffolding at Wang F*k Court, contributing to the rapid spread of the blaze.

While a multi-pronged enforcement action is ongoing, authorities have arrested 13 individuals on suspicion of manslaughter.

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01/12/2025

In the aftermath of the devastating Tai Po fire, the government is rushing financial aid to displaced residents, announcing that most of the affected households have received an immediate $10,000 emergency cash payment.

Meanwhile, a separate living allowance of $50,000 for each household is set to be distributed starting this week.

01/12/2025

The death toll from the Tai Po estate fire has climbed to 151 as more remains were found, including some reduced to ashes, and dozens of people are still unaccounted for.

Authorities expected the on-site search and investigation at Wang F*k Court to conclude within three weeks.

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01/12/2025

Cable News - Nov 30, 2025 (Sun)

Top stories:
- More human remains are brought out as police start searching in three of the remaining five blaze-hit buildings in Wang F*k Court.
- Mourners from across the city flock to Tai Po, paying tribute to fire victims.
- And some 1,500 homeless residents from Wang F*k Court have gotten more stable places to stay for now.

30/11/2025

Major Fire Prompts Citywide Construction Project Halt.In response to the major fire at Wang F*k Court, the government has ordered a halt to 30 repair projects across the city.

Of these, 28 are under the main contractor for Wang F*k Court, Prestige Construction & Engineering Company Limited, or PC&E.
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